Ronaldo

There is no doubt that Ronaldo is one of the most celebrated players from Brazil, after Pelé. He is also known as the Phenomenon, because of his speed, dribbling and passion for scoring again and again. His full name is Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima. Born in the poor suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he was influenced by another legend of the footballer, Zico. Ronaldo played for Brazil in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, in which Brazil lost to the French side in the final match. However, in the year 2002, as a member of Brazil squad for the FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo scored eight goals in only seven games. Top scorer of the tournament, Ronaldo helped the Brazilian team to win their 5th FIFA World Cup title.